User's Manual

DIGITAL CONTROL INCORPORATED
DigiTrak Falcon
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F2
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Operator’s Manual 9
Are high frequency bands better than low frequency bands?
Different bands are better for different kinds of interference. Lower frequency bands like 7 and 11
are typically better around rebar, passive interference, and salt water. Higher frequency bands can
perform better in deeper bores, plus have longer Target Steering capability.
Calibrate
After a successful pairing the receiver continues to the Calibration screen as a
reminder that with a new optimized frequency band, calibration is required. Perform
a 1-point (1PT) calibration in a low-noise area with the transmitter in a housing.
Always calibrate after assigning a new frequency band.
Calibration
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Above Ground Range Check
Perform an Above Ground Range check on the new optimized frequency band before drilling.
The AGR screen displays automatically after calibration.
Perform an AGR test on both frequency bands Page 22
Calibrate each frequency band separately. Performing an AGR test on both frequency bands at
every jobsite is just good practice.
If the above-ground AGR distance at 15 m is not accurate, conduct a
15M calibration (which also uses only one point) to improve the accuracy
of the above-ground distance measurement. A 15 m calibration is not
necessary for drilling.
Calibration
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Interference Check
Check for active interference on both frequency bands to verify it does
not interfere with the transmitter's signal.
Interference
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